The Graybeards is the official publication of the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA). It is published six times a year for members and private distribution. Subscriptions available for $30.00/year (see address below). MAILING ADDRESS FOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Administrative Assistant, P.O. Box 407, Charleston, IL 61920-0407. MAILING ADDRESS TO SUBMIT MATERIAL: Graybeards Editor, 2473 New Haven Circle, Sun City Center, FL 33573-7141. MAILING ADDRESS OF THE KWVA: P.O. Box 407, Charleston, IL 61920-0407. WEBSITE: http://www.kwva.us In loving memory of General Raymond Davis, our Life Honorary President, Deceased. We Honor Founder William T. Norris Editor Treasurer Term 2019-2022 National Assistant Chaplain Arthur G. Sharp Joseph L. Harman LR36534 Bernard A. Smith Paul K. Kim 2473 New Haven Circle 430 W Lincoln Ave 254 Concord Ave. 247 Laws Brook Rd Apt 313 Cambridge MA 02138-1337 Sun City Center, FL 33573-7141 Charleston IL 61920-3021 Concord, MA 01742-2087 Ph: 813-614-1326 Ph: 541-752-5588 617 877-1930 Ph: 978-369-6679 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Cell: 617-429-3309 Publisher Assistant Treasurer [email protected] KWVA Committees Finisterre Publishing Inc. Kyle Roberts 3 Black Skimmer Ct [email protected] Thomas E. Cacy Budget/Finance Committee Beaufort, SC 29907 443-853-5124 (C) 202-746-4232 18207 Newcliff Bruce Harder (See Directors) [email protected] San Antonio, TX 78259-3623 Joe Harman (See Treasurer) Advertising Co-Chairman Ph: 210-287-9200 Sherri Steward Membership Office Harold Trieber [email protected] 573 Nw Montevina Dr Bylaws Committee Address Changes, Corrections, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986-1704 John R. McWaters Narce Caliva (see Directors) & All Membership Questions Ph: 561-568-9347 2075 Callaway Dr Membership/Recruiting Committee Sheila Fritts [email protected] The Villages, FL 32162-4388 Jeffrey J. Brodeur, (See 1st VP) Membership Administrative Assistant Ph: 352-445-9316 Eddie L. Bell Sr. (See Directors) Directors [email protected] PO Box 407 Sonny Edwards Charleston, IL 61920-0407 14370 Mill Swamp Rd Term 2017-2020 Appointed/Assigned Staff Ph: 217-345-4414 Smithfield, VA 23430-3536 [email protected] Eddie L. Bell Sr. Judge Advocate Ph: 757-357-2331, [email protected] Webmaster Michael F. Tinsley 1105 Craig St Election Committee Jim Doppelhammer Copperas Cove, TX 76522-3206 648 Sword Bridge Dr Double Hammer Computer Services Lewisville, TX 75056-5639 Eddie Bell Ph: 254-661-4673 Tine Martin 430 W. Lincoln Ave. [email protected] Ph: 214-669-8934 Charleston, IL 61920-7471 [email protected] Resolutions Committee Wilfred E. 'Bill' Lack Ph: 217-512-9474 National Legislative Director Luther W. Dappen (See Directors) 27-B Heather Way [email protected] Bill Lack (See Directors) Sherri Steward Candler, NC 28715 National Legislative Assistant Tine Martin National Headquarters Ph: 828-253-5709 [email protected] Roy J. Burkhart Fund Raising Committee President PO Box 204 Tom McHugh (See Directors) Paul H. Cunningham Thomas M. McHugh Willow, AK 99688 Albert McCarthy (See 2nd VP) 217 Seymour RD Paul H, Cunningham Ph: 907-841-9162, Tell America Committee 2001 Harrisburg Pike, PH 108 Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1001 [email protected] Ph: 908-852-1964 Eddie L. Bell Sr. (See Directors) Lancaster, PA 17601 National Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Ph: 717-606-5610 [email protected] Tell America Materials Coodinator Richard “Rocky” Hernandez Sr. A. J. Key, Chairman (See Secretary) [email protected] L. T. Whitmore 114 Daffodil Dr. Immediate Past President 5625 Canterbury Ln Killeen, TX 76542-1819 Revisit Committee Tom Stevens Suffolk, VA 23435-1605 PH: 254-702-1009, [email protected] Warren H. Wiedhahn (See Directors) 5310 W. 122nd Terrace Ph: 757-483-9784 13198 Centerpointe Way Ste 202 National VAVS Director Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 Overland Park, KS 66209 [email protected] J. D. Randolph Ph: 913-696-0447, 913-449-7990 (C) Ph: 703-590-1295 Term 2018-2021 1523 Pinebluff Dr., Allen, TX 75002-1870 [email protected] [email protected] Ph: 972-359-2936, [email protected] Edward L. Brooks 1st Vice President POW/MIA Coordinator Ethics and Grievance Committee Jeffrey J. Brodeur 19091 Meadow Dr. Stephen Szekely, Chairman Smithfield, VA 23430 Bruce “Rocky” Harder 7472 Moorgate Point Way National Ceremonies Committee Ph: 757-250-0121 1047 Portugal Dr. Naples, FL 34113-5102 David Clark (See Directors) [email protected] Stafford, VA 22554-2025 Ph: 617-997-3148 Ph: 540-659-0252, [email protected] [email protected] Narce Caliva Awards Committe 102 Killaney Ct KWVA Liaison to Canadian KVA Ed Brooks (See Directors) 2nd Vice President Warren Wiedhahn (See Directors) Albert McCarthy Winchester, VA 22602-6796 Scholarships Ph: 540-545-8403 (C) Cell: 540-760-3130 KWVA Liaison to Korean-American Assn. Ronald C. Carpenter 15 Farnum St. Jongwoo Han Worcester, MA 01602 [email protected] 635 Glover drive 310 Summerhaven Dr N Lancaster, PA 17601-4419 Ph: 508-277-7300 (C); 508-829-4236 (H) Bruce R. 'Rocky' Harder East Syracuse, NY 13057-3127 [email protected] 1047 Portugal Dr Ph: 315-637-9836, [email protected] Korea Defense Veterans Memorial Committee Stafford, VA 22554-2025 Secretary KWVA Liason to KDVA Thomas M. McHugh, Chairman (See Directors) Alves J. Key, Jr. Ph: 540-659-0252 Rocky Harder (See Directors) 217 Seymour Rd [email protected] Hackettstown, NJ 07840 5506 Emerald Park Blvd Chaplain Emeritus Arlington, TX 76017-4522 Warren H. Wiedhahn Robert Personette Ph: 908-852-1964 Ph: 817-472-7743 13198 Centerpointe Way Ste 202 7136 Oak Leaf Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 [email protected] [email protected] Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 Ph: 707-539-7276, [email protected] Membership Manager Ph: 703-590-1295 [email protected] National Chaplain & Assistant Secretary John W. 'Jack' Keep Jacob L. Feaster, Jr. 3416 Mountain Rd 22731 N Hwy 329, Front Royal, VA 22630-8720 Micanopy, FL 32667 Ph: 540-631-9213 Cell: 352-262-1845 [email protected] 2 [email protected] See detailed list of committees at WWW.KWVA.US March - April 2020 The Graybeards From the President Paul Cunningham Jim is also working to have high ranking offi- In reference to the KWVA Annual Meeting, see cials from both the U.S. and ROK join us on notice below concerning postponment of events. this occasion. For these efforts, we owe Jim much thanks. am writing this amidst always contributed greatly to our annual “June week” will begin on the 22nd for Ithe growing threat of observances, in this decennial year they will early registration. The KWVA Board will the COVID-19 virus. My message is to be joined by many other agencies, both pub- be meeting the morning of the 24th. For encourage you to make every effort possible, lic and private, here and abroad, in commem- spouses and other registrants, a trip to within your physical limitations, to partici- orating this event. Mount Vernon has been planned during pate in events to mark the 70th anniversary of KWVA has been hampered to some this time block. Participation will be limit- the start of the Korean War. Did I say 70 extent by the departure of our esteemed for- ed to the first 25 people to sign up. years? Hardly seems possible. mer Executive Director Jim Fisher. The tal- A Welcome Reception will take place at As we make plans for this event our pri- ents which made him invaluable to us he 6 p.m. June 24th, beginning at 9 a.m. with mary focus will be on remembering the sac- now lends to the Wall of Remembrance the annual meeting of KWVA members. rifices made by the 36,574 who died in the Foundation as their Executive Director. I am This is a busy day. A tour of the U.S. Army war and those who, to this date, remain unac- pleased to report that Jim has not abandoned Museum takes place from 11:00 to 2:30 counted for. Included also will be remem- us. Jim is first and foremost a loyal member p.m. with lunch provided by First Alliance brances of the KATUSA, the ROK army, and of KWVA. Through him, we were able to at 12:30 p.m. at the museum. A light sup- the forces of the 21 other nations that fought secure funding from a major ROK firm to per will be provided at the Sheraton at 4 and sacrificed so that South Korea could underwrite the cost of our gala banquet on p.m., followed with the General’s remain free from the scourge of communism. Thursday, June 25th. It is anticipated that Reception at the Fort Myer Officers Club. Whereas the ROK Embassy and staff ave more than 300 people will be in attendance. From here we will proceed to Summerall Field for the Twilight Tattoo. There is no Board Meeting, Annual Membership Meeting Postponed cost for these events and transportation to and from venues will be provided. In response to growing concerns expressed by Board members regarding the COVID-19 At 10 a.m. on the 25th we will com- pandemic and the health and safety of our members, a decision has been made to post- mence ceremonies to mark the 70th pone the June 23-26 Board and Meeting Meetings and rescheduling as noted below. anniversary of the start of the Korean War. A conference call regarding planning for the KWVA Annual Board and Member Meetings, Quite a few organizations expressed inter- and the 70th Commemoration of the Korean War was held on Tuesday March 31, 2020 est in observing this event so we are antic- with Major General Pyo, Korean Embassy Military Liaison.